Category: Cervical Cancer

Early detection can cure cervical cancer

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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer. There are around 100 different forms of HPV, with … Continued

Lifesaving Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer

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Vaccine: A great boon!   For us doctors, the Human Papilloma Vaccine is a great boon in the prevention of cervical cancer.  This major breakthrough is like a streak of light in the treatment of a deadly disease like cancer. The statistics of this disease taking lives are scary. India accounts for over 75,000 deaths … Continued